Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• The Respiratory Therapist will utilize his/her knowledge, judgment and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients under his/her care.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to coordinate the highest quality respiratory care for the patients with an emphasis on compassion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess patient and recommend respiratory therapy treatments as well as provide treatment based on Physician diagnosis and care instructions.
• Plan, prepare, and administer respiratory therapy treatment including aerosolized medication, sputum inductions, ventilator/BiPAP management in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and make necessary changes in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Record patient treatment, response, and progress in the EMR.
• Perform related diagnostic tests including pulmonary function and sleep studies.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate all respiratory therapy equipment.
• Respond to “CODE 99”, “Trauma” and “RRT” calls and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performing CPR.
• Consults with physicians and provide information and suggestions for various treatment modalities.
• Assist physician in the instruction of patients and their families on the use of equipment and techniques involved in self-care.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Attend all required in-service education programs.
• Maintains stores of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including medical gas tanks in assigned areas throughout the hospital, as needed.
• Cleans, assembles, and maintains all equipment used by department, as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Required Education:

• Minimum of an Associate degree.
• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for respiratory therapy (two-year program).

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Must maintain continuing education credits as required for NBRC credential and NYS License.
• Must have a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate.
• Must have a current NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have current BLS certification.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• ACLS certification preferred.
• NYFD G-71 certificate preferred.
• Active member of AARC and NYDART preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in acute, chronic and critical care for adult, pediatric and neonatal preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Consistent with that necessary to work in a variety of patient care and office settings.
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.